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TR-4 Tub Replacement Dilema

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Subject: TR-4 Tub Replacement Dilema
From: daverne@dlcwest.com (Doug Daverne)
Date: Tue, 26 Aug 1997 22:45:11 -0600
Hello Triumph Fans,

I have a TR-4 (1961) with a body that was very rusty originally and poorly
repaired (no DPO to blame for this unfortunately).  Anyway I have had this
car for a number of years now and as time goes on I am moving closer and
closer to the belief that it is not worth trying to repair the existing tub.
I think it would be much more cost effective to start with a better tub.
Now my questions are as follows:

1)  Is there such a thing as rust free TR-4 tub (I don't need hood, fenders,
or doors) or is this just wishful thinking on my part.  How difficult to
find would this be?

2)  My car is an early TR-4, CT283LO.  If I replace the entire body tub will
CT283LO still be CT283LO or would the commission number technically become
that of the replacement tub?


Any comments, experiences, or opinions anyone might have on the above would
be very much appreciated.


Doug Daverne

1961 TR-4 

1963 TR-4 parts car (also has a bad tub)   
  


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